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AK09 ZGB

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

67,247 mi
Last recorded67,247 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 ZGB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 67,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2025 63,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 61,032 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 61,030 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 59,703 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 59,701 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 58,427 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe worn.

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge.

o/s/f top shock cup signs of corrosion.

slight blow between centre and rear exhaust (clamp area)

Pass 26 Nov 2020 57,832 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 56,438 miles

rear exhaust box outer layer very rusty.

Pass 11 May 2018 54,176 miles

slight corrosion to rear exhaust box

Fail 9 May 2018 54,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 12 May 2017 50,059 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 44,598 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 37,168 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit

Pass 20 May 2014 31,238 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 23,924 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 16,447 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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AK09 ZGB is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 50,765 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK09 ZGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK09 ZGB registered?

AK09 ZGB is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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